The Northfield Academy Prospectus has been updated for 2016 and can be downloaded by following the link above.
From the Archives – SVS Trip 1989
This week we go back to June 1989 when the S3 Social and Vocational Skills class went on a 5 day camp to the Combruith Scottish Crusader Centre in Comrie.
The itinerary listed trips to Caithness Glass, Lochearnhead, a safari park visit and Loch Tay. Evening entertainment included several discos, a beetle drive and bingo sessions.
A note on the photograph suggests that this was the very first SVS residential stay trip.
The pupils in this photograph will now all be around 40/41 years of age. Do you recognise anyone?
Go4SET Success
For the second year running Northfield Academy has won a trophy in the Go4SET competition.
The Go4SET competition is for a team of S2 pupils. In November the team, Kacey Bruce, Kirsty Leslie, Hannah Milne, Lucia McDonald and Joshua Currie, attended a launch event where they participated in some team building activities and selected the challenge they would tackle. From November until February the team worked with Balfour Beatty to research the building materials, heating and energy supply for an eco classroom that they would like to see built at Northfield Academy. They also designed the classroom, built a model to represent their ideas, created posters to tell their story and wrote a report of their findings.
As part of the challenge each pupil completed enough research to achieve a Silver CREST award which is a nationally recognised award.
During the final on the 18th February the team presented to two judges as well as discussing their classroom with other pupils, teachers and visitors. The judging was very close this year but Northfield Academy were awarded the Teamwork Award as they had demonstrated an excellent team spirit.
From the Archives – 1970 – 71 Rugby Team
This week we feature the 1970-71 Rugby Team. Do you recognize anyone in this photograph?
Mastrick Performing Arts Workshop
Do you have a passion to Sing, Dance, Act?
Free Performing Arts Workshop
Starting Soon!
- Open to beginners – age:10 – 25
- Have fun & learn new skills
- Perform @ The Showcase Night
- Opportunity to appear in a music video
- Free Pizza & Refreshments
- Every Saturday between 13th – 27th February
- Time: 2pm – 4pm
Come and join us! Discover your talent! You were born to shine!
Talent Showcase & Awards Night
Sunday 28th February
Time: 4pm
Address: Mastrick Parish Church,
Greenfern Road, Mastrick, Aberdeen
AB16 6TR
For more info contact: 07855 646466
From the Archives – 1989
The only clue to this photograph is 1989 written on the back. Can you identify anyone in the photograph or remember why it was taken?
Estimate Exam Arrangements
Assessment Week
Assessment week for S4/5/6 pupils starts on Monday 1st February 2016 and finishes on Friday 5th February 2016. Pupils must attend school as usual and follow their normal timetable. Pupils will be expected during this week to bring material to study for their next exam into school each day. Pupils will be permitted to leave their normal class to attend timetabled examinations only. Timetables have been issued to all pupils, but should another timetable be required extra copies are available from the school reception.
Seat Numbers
Each pupil will be allocated an individual seat number for each exam that they sit. The seat number will change for each exam and pupils must sit in the correct seat. Seat numbers will be displayed in the main corridor of the school on the morning of each exam. Pupils must check their seat number before entering the exam hall.
Illness
If your son/daughter is ill on the day of an exam, please contact Mrs Jane Hunter, School Support Services Manager.
School Uniform
School uniform must be worn during the assessment week.
Lateness
Pupils must appear in good time for their exams. In certain exams no late arrivals are admitted. For other exams it is at the discretion of the Chief Invigilator. If someone has already left the Examination room, then no latecomers are admitted. Pupils should be at their examination room 5 minutes before exams are to begin.
Equipment
All pupils are expected to take with them the writing equipment they need. It is surprising how many do not have pens, pencils, rulers or rubbers. In addition specialist items, eg calculators, dictionaries should be brought. If a pupil has any difficulty supplying these items he/she should contact the class teacher or his/her Guidance teacher.
Mobile Phones
Please note that at no time should pupils take a mobile phone into the examination room either for speaking to someone or sending a text message. If a pupil is found to be in possession of a mobile phone, or any other electronic device, his/her examination entry will be cancelled. The SQA has very clear and firm rules on this.
National Courses
During the assessment week, in addition to the timetabled National 5 estimate exams, departments will be assessing pupils for National 4 qualifications. It is therefore essential that pupils who are not sitting any timetabled exams attend school during the assessment week.
Exam Results
Departments will issue results to candidates as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about the exam process please contact Mrs Hunter.
Numerous extra study sessions are provided by our staff out-with the school day. Please encourage your son/daughter to make use of these opportunities to maximise their potential exam success. Details of this year’s Easter Revision school will be coming out very soon. This year’s Easter school will run on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th of April.
We wish your son/daughter every success in the exams.
From the Archives – Staff Photograph 1999 – 2000
By popular request, here is another staff photograph from the archives. Taken during the 1999 – 2000 session, the Head Teacher at the time was Mr Tom Robertson.
How many current staff can you spot?
Laser Cutter Technology
Northfield Academy have just secured a new piece of Technology which will contribute to the way pupils learn from computer based learning to a realisation of how to make a Product. They will become more innovative as a result of this. Pupils entering into Technology Classes will be able to transfer skills in a new and enterprising way.
NEW: Ukulele Club
Our new ukulele club starts tomorrow (Thursday 28th January) at 1pm in the Music Department. You can use a school ukulele or BYOU (Bring Your Own Uke). Open to all pupils and staff. ukulele club poster
Europa League Trip to Old Trafford
Do you want to see Manchester United play FC Midtjylland on Friday 25 February?
Are you in S1-S3?
Collect a letter from the school office if you are interested!
Professional Learning Services Newsletter
Attached is the first edition of the Professional Learning Services newsletter.
The Professional Learning Service aims to engage with children, young people, adults and families to provide a supportive and expansive suite of learning experiences which inspire and enable all learners to reach their potential.
Girlguiding
1st Anderson Rainbows in Northfield are looking for volunteers!
Rainbows is the youngest section of the Girlguiding organisation, and we need volunteers to help out at our weekly meetings. It’s a great experience, especially for those who wish to enter primary teaching at university, other childcare qualifications, or for those taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award for their volunteering section.
If you are a girl aged 14 or over, then this is an extremely worthwhile way to spend your time. Also, girls between 16 to 18 can start a Young Leadership Qualification. We meet weekly in the Northfield area between 5:30 and 6:30 on Wednesdays.
For more information about what we do please visit http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved/volunteer/faqs.aspx, where you can also sign up.
Senior Phase Choices
Attached below are the Senior Phase Choice Booklet and the form that pupils moving into S4, S5 or S6 will need to complete and return by the 12th of February 2016.
Somebody Cares
Email: admin@somebodycaresuk.org
Web: www.somebodycaresuk.org
HAVING A GREAT CHRISTMAS
Many families are finding things really tough heading into Christmas and Somebody Cares, Aberdeen’s leading charity working with people who are living in real challenging circumstances wants to make a real difference by helping these families have a great Christmas.
Our plan is to provide food and some presents for the kids. Continue reading Somebody Cares
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